I liked this Shuttle just fine. I wanted to go to Crescent City and see the Redwood forests. I was curious to check out Grant's Pass, where my reclusive brother lives. And a stay at the Running Y Ranch in Klamath Falls was on my agenda. Thanks to careful Southwest Point Shuttle schedule planning, I was able to get to visit all these scenic places. I also took the Shuttle back to Medford Airport. They ran pretty much on time, had friendly drivers (Jennice was very nice) but beware: bathroom breaks are very quick & rushed for the most part so lay off the hooch or water until you get to where you're going.
Now the Point runs several different routes in Oregon: a Cascade route; an Eastern route; a High Desert route; a Northwest (Portland) route and this Southwest route which I rode. Kudos to the state of Oregon for partially funding this enterprise to help people get around. In fact, the Oregon Department of Transportation in June 2014 made sure Klamath Falls residents could get down to Medford Airport once air passenger service from Klamath Falls ended.
The Oregon DOT reminded Klamath Falls residents looking to fly out of Medford, that there is a stress-free way to get to the Medford Airport and back via South West POINT shuttle. In just a little under 2 hours, you can get come down the mountain to (and from) Klamath to the Medford Airport and back. The Shuttle also goes to the Klamath Falls Amtrak station where you can pick up the Pacific Starlight train.
Once May tourist season arrives, the shuttle has a bus that runs up to Crater Lake and back. I would have loved to have done that. According to the POINT website, "this route's 22- and 24-passenger buses have free Wi-Fi, power outlets, air conditioning, space for your luggage and bicycle, and are wheelchair accessible." Tickets are sold online or by Amtrak and Greyhound. The website says the drivers do not sell tickets but they do. I recommend giving the POINT a try: I met many locals who ride it all the time. When I visit someplace scenic, I like to let someone else do the driving, so I can drink in the beauty and majesty that is all around me. read more